Family, friends split over innocence of Sievers murder suspects

Family, friends split over innocence of Sievers murder suspects. Watch NOW on WINK News at 5:30 p.m.

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FORT MYERS

Vintage baseball at Terry Park on Sunday

Sunday, the Edison and Ford Winter Estates is paying homage to old-school baseball at Terry Park with a vintage baseball game. Terry Park is where baseball legends like Babe Ruth, Roberto Clemente, and Ty Cobb spent part of their careers. The first vintage baseball game ended late Sunday morning. But the fans are excited because […]

COLLIER COUNTY

28-year-old Immokalee man hit by tractor/trailer Saturday night dies

A 28-year-old Immokalee man died in a Collier County crash Saturday around 10 p.m. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 54-year-old Port St. Lucie man driving a tractor/trailer was heading south on State Road 29, nearing Farm Worker Way. The 28-year-old man was walking in the travel lane of State Road 29 heading south. Then, […]

North Fort Myers

Officer-involved shooting investigation in North Fort Myers Sunday

Lee County deputies were called out to a structure fire in North Fort Myers on Sunday. According to LCSO, there is an officer-involved shooting investigation on Travis Avenue in North Fort Myers. Deputies were responding to a structure fire and the state fire marshal was called to the scene. While no deputies were injured, one […]

COLLIER COUNTY

Deadly crash involving 74-year-old woman near Naples Manor Saturday

A 74-year-old woman lost her life in a deadly crash in Collier County Saturday afternoon. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened at Tamiami Trail East off Barefoot Williams Road just outside of Naples Manor. The 74-year-old woman from Lady Lake, Florida was driving in the left turn lane going south on US-41 nearing […]

CAPE CORAL

Firefighter jumps in Cape Coral canal, breaks car window, saving drowning victim in submerged car

A firefighter breaks a car window and pulls a driver out of a car after crashing into a canal in Cape Coral Saturday morning. According to the Cape Coral Fire Department, Battalion 3, Engine 5, Rescue 5, and Engine 4 all went to NE 9th Avenue and NE 12 Street in response to a car […]

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FORT MYERS

WINK News celebrates Lois Thome’s illustrious 30-year career

WINK News evening anchor Lois Thome has spent three decades on the airwaves in Southwest Florida. The St. Anna, Wisconsin, native started her career seated alongside Jim McLaughlin, witnessing and reporting on unprecedented growth in the region. “Working with Lois was the highlight of my 28 years,” McLaughlin said. Thome’s colleagues are spending the day […]

FORT MYERS

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Saturday through 8 p.m.; Sun and storms for Father’s Day

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch will remain in effect for southwest Florida through 8 PM tonight.. Largest threats will be heavy rain, lightning, small hail and gusty winds… Your Father’s Day weekend looks summer-like with a mix of sun and clouds, along with spotty storms this afternoon. Father’s Day looks a bit wetter with scattered storms […]

Lee County to hold Big Carlos Pass Bridge public meeting 5 p.m. Thursday

The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) invites the public to participate in a public hearing to learn about the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study to assess improvements to the Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Estero Boulevard (County Road 865). The hearing will take place online and in-person: Date: Thursday, Jan. 28 Time: 5 […]

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Patriots at Chiefs Monday night matchup rescheduled for 7 p.m. on CBS

The Chiefs and Patriots will face off on Monday, and both these teams are in a very unfamiliar situation. Positive COVID-19 tests for both Patriots starting quarterback Cam Newton and Chiefs practice squad quarterback Jordan Ta’amu derailed this matchup and forced a postponement after it was originally set to kick off on Sunday. But the […]

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Second annual GLSEN Youth Pride Conference in Naples

Saturday is the second annual Youth Pride Conference, created by and for LGBTQ youth as a chance to explore LGBTQ-related issues they experience daily. The conference was met with pushback in 2022 when it debuted. And in 2023, they saw the same resistance. Despite this, those attending are excited to get together for the conference. […]

Partly cloudy skies with a few inland showers for your Saturday

High temperatures will max out in the 80s and low 90s under partly cloudy skies.

North Fort Myers brush fire sparked by tree on power lines

A brush fire torched Ian-toppled trees in North Fort Myers on Friday afternoon, making it tough for fire crews to battle the flames.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office works to build connections in the community

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was building a connection between the men and women sworn to protect the community, all while having a good time. That was the purpose of the first Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Expo event Friday afternoon at the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall. Families came out and got to meet deputies […]

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